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    When Your Facility Should Consider Retractable or Telescopic Bleachers

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    May 15, 2014 4:30:00 AM

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    Choosing the proper bleacher system for your athletic facility is never an easy task, as there are a variety of variable that can come in to play during the selection period. When choosing outdoor bleachers, the choice can be narrowed down quite a bit based on type of system and number of seats needed.

    Indoor seating systems can be another breed. There too exists a varied selection depending on the specific needs of your athletic facility.

    A main point of interest for most looking at indoor bleacher seating options is versatility. This is a strong point for the telescopic bleacher system (also known as retractable or reverse fold bleachers).

    Telescopic bleachers give your facility an extra level of versatility and can be an instrumental in maximizing the allotted space in your particular facility. Today, facility managers are always looking for innovative solutions to the specific needs of their facility with regards to allocated space for sports, participants and spectators.

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    Topics: Bleachers

    Texas-Sized Sports Screens

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    May 13, 2014 4:30:00 AM

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    This past March, the Texas Motor Speedway unveiled the largest HD sports screen in the world. Aptly nicknamed the “Big Hoss TV”, measures at 218 feet in length and comes in at about 95 feet in height. The HD screen is located at about 125 feet above ground level, sitting over the middle of the backstretch of the 1.5 mile track in Fort Worth, Texas.

    This is yet another monstrous screen located in the Lone Star State, rivalling most other sports venue screens around the world.

    A few months prior to the unveiling of the “Big Hoss TV” in Fort Worth, the folks down at the now SEC college, Texas A&M are in the middle of a $450 million renovation, with their goal of making Kyle Field and College Station, Texas the premier destination in college football.

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    Options For Mounting A Bike Rack

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    May 8, 2014 5:00:00 AM

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    After completing the purchase of a bike rack system for your facility or municipality, you will need to obviously decide the best way in which you would like the system mounted. There are a few options available to you, based on the product chosen.

    Each of the following mounting configurations satisfies a specific requirement for your bicycle rack:

    Portable

    This option is clearly the most obvious choice when looking for a versatile solution when you might be interested in moving your bike rack from one location to another. This non-permanent solution simply allows the rack to rest on the ground independently and does not require any anchoring.

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    Plan Summer Maintenance For Your Educational Athletic Facility

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    May 6, 2014 11:14:00 AM

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    With spring officially upon us; most educational athletic facilities will soon be vacant for the summer months. The summer months pass faster than we all would like and now is a great time to start thinking about your summer maintenance plan for your facility. In doing so, you ensure your facility will be ready to rock come fall, prepared for the return of students and fall football.

    Before the bleachers fill up this fall, follow these tips to ensure your educational athletic facilities are in tip top shape with these easy summer maintenance procedures.

     

    Annual Inspections

    This one is a given, in addition to your facilities routine inspections and maintenance, it is always a good idea to hire an outside infrastructure company to professionally inspect your athletic equipment and structures at least once per year.

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    Choosing The Right Crash Pad For Your Indoor Rock Climbing Facility

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    May 1, 2014 6:18:00 AM

    muscular-man-practicing-rock-climbing-on-a-rock-wa-2021-08-26-16-21-06-utcGrowing in popularity, especially for outdoor enthusiasts living in winter climates, indoor rock climbing or bouldering facilities are a great place to hone your current skills, or get involved in a new activity.

    As with many indoor recreational facilities, safety is always on top of mind when designing and performing regular maintenance in your indoor climbing location. One area of great care and concentration should be that of the crash pads and mats placed below rock climbing walls.

    With the average height of an indoor rock climbing wall being anywhere from 20’-45’, in the event of a fall by either yourself or one of your patrons, you want to be sure the right crash pad is there to break the fall.

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    Topics: Custom Padding

    Routine Maintenance & Inspections - Keep Your Gym Operating At An Optimal Level

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    Apr 29, 2014 6:22:36 AM

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    The unfortunate part about human nature is we often fail to see something until it is too late. When everything in your gym or athletic facility moves along smoothly from day to day, it’s easy for us to simply trust that it will stay that way.

    The reality is, when something does happen to go wrong in your gymnasium, it often goes very wrong, very quickly.

    Eyes To The Sky & Ears On The Ground

    Although annual inspections by an external profession are always recommended, completing regular in-house inspections should be done on a regular basis by facility employees.

    It begins with informing your staff members of particular areas of interest and items that deserve constant attention and monitoring.

    The first step usually being: look up.

    A quick visual reference of wall mounted and ceiling mounted basketball systems above eye level are a great starting point. Some other areas that deserve attention are gym divider curtains, batting cages or any gym mats that might be stored in the ceiling high above the playing and spectator surfaces. Looking closely, you can usually identify any items that might eventually fall onto the gym floor or bleachers, protecting everyone inside your gymnasium or facility.

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    Choosing A Gym Divider Curtain

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    Apr 24, 2014 11:53:00 AM

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    Today, more facilities are turning toward the use of a gym divider curtain to serve a variety of purposes. Divider curtains are being utilized to separate gymnasiums to expand their use, design spaces and divide rooms of all kinds. In addition to its unbeatable versatility, a gym divider curtain also adds the extra element of cleanliness and organization to any facility.

    Here are a few easy tips to follow when purchasing a new gym divider curtain for your school, recreation centre or other facility, athletic or not.

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    Topics: Gym Divider Curtains

    Easy Basketball System Maintenance

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    Apr 23, 2014 10:57:00 AM

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    Topics: Basketball Equipment

    Important Factors To Consider When Buying An In-Ground Basketball System

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    Apr 23, 2014 10:20:00 AM

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    Modern designs and models of basketball systems have evolved a long way over the years. Sifting through the sometimes overwhelming selection of pole sizes, backboard types, adjustments and other such features can leave most potential buyers a bit lost when trying to select the best system for their facilities unique needs. At Sport Systems, we have years of experience with basketball systems, in fact, it was basketball hoops that founded our company!

    This quick and informative guide will walk you through the terminology and parts of our in-ground basketball systems. We carry two models of outdoor in-ground basketball systems that have served our clients’ needs for many years now. Our BBIG Series is the most rugged and recognizable basketball systems in the outdoor sporting market. A popular choice for recreation departments, schools and community playgrounds, this goal features a welded flange, while competitors systems typically feature a “slip-on” flange that constantly requires retightening due to vibration.

     

    Our other outdoor in-ground basketball goal is the GP100 Series, and is a step above the BBIG Series for those looking for a slightly higher-end outdoor basketball system that can stand up to repeated use and the elements. The GP100 allows our customers to select their backboard material, backboard size extension lengths and is equipped with an industry-exclusive heavy-gauge triangular extension arm and thick bracing allowing for extended board stability.

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    Topics: Basketball Equipment

    Tips For Choosing A Basketball Backboard & Rim

    Posted by Ryan Wilby

    Apr 22, 2014 1:58:00 PM

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    Topics: Basketball Equipment

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